The Pakistan Super League has announced player retention deadlines ahead of the PSL 11 Player Auction, with the two new franchises given additional time to finalize their initial squads. The new teams, Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad, must submit their final list of four players by February 6, while the PSL 11 Player Auction is scheduled for February 11.

The United States has announced its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with one notable absence drawing attention. Former Pakistan fast bowler Ehsan Adil, who represented Pakistan internationally between 2013 and 2015 and has a strong domestic record, was widely expected to feature in the team. Despite earlier reports linking him to selection and his inclusion in an expanded touring

Pakistan’s left-arm wrist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem is reportedly set to join the newly formed Hyderabad Kingsmen ahead of Pakistan Super League season 11. According to sources, the franchise has signed him in the Diamond category, indicating strong confidence in his skills and long-term potential. If officially confirmed, the move would mark a new phase in Muqeem’s PSL career and significantly

Pakistan and India are set to face each other in a high-pressure encounter on Sunday, February 1, in what has effectively become a virtual knockout match for a place in the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. While fans are already speculating about a possible Pakistan versus India final, the likelihood of both teams qualifying from Super Six Group 2 remains slim, though still

New Zealand registered a convincing 50-run victory over India in the fourth Twenty20 International in Visakhapatnam, securing their first win of the five-match series on Wednesday. Batting first after being put in, New Zealand posted an imposing total of 215 for 7, built largely on a strong opening partnership despite a middle-overs slowdown.

Tournament co-hosts India will look to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions when the global event gets underway next month. The tenth edition of the T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 across India and Sri Lanka, bringing together 20 teams in a month-long competition. The tournament will begin with Pakistan facing the Netherlands in the opening

Austin FC has officially parted ways with Colombian winger Jader Obrian, opting to buy out his guaranteed contract. This move frees up both a senior and an international roster slot, and his previous salary will no longer count against Austin FC’s 2026 budget.

Brazil is preparing to submit a bid to host the 2029 Club World Cup, confirmed by the head of the Brazilian Football Confederation, Samir Xaud, following a meeting between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The discussions took place at the Planalto Palace in Brasília and included Sports Minister Andre Fufuca and Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti. Xaud emphasized

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released the list of players in the Silver and Gold categories ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 auction. Sixteen players, including several well-known names, have been placed in the Silver category, with Multan Sultans listing six players, Lahore Qalandars three, Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United two each, and Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his first Australian Open semi-finals with a commanding 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory over local favourite Alex de Minaur, keeping his career Grand Slam hopes alive at Melbourne Park. The 22-year-old Spaniard showcased efficiency over flair at Rod Laver Arena, ending De Minaur’s campaign as the sixth seed aimed to become the first homegrown men’s champion in five decades.